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Former NPA Boss, 9 Others Charged With Allegedly Extorting Over GH¢291 Million From Petroleum Companies
The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has been dragged before the Criminal High Court in Accra along with nine other individuals and companies. They are accused of conspiring to extort more than GH¢291 million from players within Ghana’s petroleum sector.
According to a charge sheet filed by state prosecutors at the Criminal High Court (Accra), the group — which includes senior NPA officials and three private companies — allegedly worked together to unlawfully demand huge sums of money from bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies between December 2022 and December 2024.
Who is Involved
The accused individuals are:
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Mustapha Abdul-Hamid (54) – Former NPA CEO
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Jacob Kwamina Amuah (57) – Former Coordinator of the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF)
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Wendy Newman (40) – NPA Audit Department staff
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Albert Ankrah
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Isaac Mensah
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Bright Bediako-Mensah
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Kwaku Aboagye Acquaah
The companies cited in the case are:
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PropNest Limited
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KEL Logistics Limited
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Kings Energy Limited
Details of the Allegations
Prosecutors claim that the accused persons “agreed to act together with a common purpose” to demand and receive money from petroleum companies, even though they had no lawful authority to do so.
The total amount allegedly extorted includes:
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GH¢291,574,087.19
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US$332,407.47
Dr. Abdul-Hamid, who previously served as a minister and is known within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), faces additional personal charges.
Charges Against Dr. Abdul-Hamid
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Count Two: He is alleged to have personally received GH¢24 million for his own benefit between January and December 2024. The money was reportedly collected through the then-UPPF Coordinator, Jacob Kwamina Amuah.
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Count Three: Prosecutors allege that between July 2022 and March 2023, during his tenure as both NPA CEO and Chairperson of the UPPF Management Committee, he again engaged in acts of extortion.
The case is expected to be heard in the coming days as the court takes up the charges.

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Albert Bondah takes over Media & PR Duties for Ghana Comedy Awards 2026
The organisers of the Ghana Comedy Awards 2026 have officially unveiled Albert Bondah as the new Media and Public Relations Manager for the highly anticipated sixth edition of the awards ceremony.
The announcement, which has already generated excitement within Ghana’s entertainment industry, forms part of the organisers’ broader efforts to strengthen the awards brand and expand its visibility ahead of this year’s event.

A graduate of the University of Cape Coast, Albert Bondah brings on board a wealth of experience in entertainment publicity, media relations, and strategic communications. His impressive portfolio includes serving as Road Manager for the Central Music Awards, as well as Media Relations Officer for organisations and brands such as African Arts Network, 2Cute Entertainment, Parrot Mouth Productions, PB Entertainment, Keche Global, and Fiifi Coleman Productions, among several other notable institutions within the creative industry.
With his extensive background in entertainment communications, Albert Bondah is expected to play a major role in promoting the awards scheme while strengthening engagement with audiences, stakeholders, media partners, and industry players. Many within the entertainment space see his appointment as a strategic move aimed at elevating the profile of the Ghana Comedy Awards both locally and internationally.
Over the years, the Ghana Comedy Awards has grown into one of the country’s leading entertainment platforms dedicated to celebrating comedians, comic actors, and creatives who continue to shape Ghana’s comedy landscape. The scheme has consistently recognised excellence, creativity, and innovation within the rapidly growing comedy industry.
General News
Mahama to Host Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa for Three-Day State Visit
President John Dramani Mahama is set to host Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on a three-day State Visit to Ghana from Wednesday, April 1 to Friday, April 3, 2026.
According to a statement from the Presidency, President Mnangagwa will arrive at the Accra International Airport at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, where he will be received with full military honours by President Mahama. The ceremony will feature an inspection of a Guard of Honour mounted by the Ghana Armed Forces, followed by a 21-gun salute.
Later in the evening, President Mahama will host a State Banquet in honour of his Zimbabwean counterpart, in celebration of the long-standing relations between the two countries.
The highlight of the visit will be bilateral talks between the two leaders at the Peduase Lodge. The discussions, which will begin with a tête-à-tête, are expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in key sectors including trade, tourism, health, sanitation, agriculture, anti-corruption efforts, and job creation.
Both leaders are also expected to preside over the signing and exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties between Ghana and Zimbabwe.
As part of his itinerary, President Mnangagwa will visit the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre and the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant to gain insight into Ghana’s advancements in healthcare delivery and sustainable waste management.
He will also pay homage to Ghana’s founding father, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, by laying a wreath at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
President Mnangagwa is expected to depart Ghana on Friday, April 3, with full departure honours at the Jubilee Lounge.
The visit is anticipated to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between Accra and Harare.
Read the statement below;

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Global InfoAnalytics: Mahama’s approval rating at 67%; economic optimism slips
President John Dramani Mahama continues to enjoy strong public support, maintaining a 67% approval rating, according to a new poll by Global InfoAnalytics.
The survey released on March 25, 2026, showed that only 26% of voters disapprove of his performance, though it was a slight increase from 24% recorded in December 2025, while approval remains unchanged.
Support for President Mahama, according to the survey, spans all regions, including traditional opposition strongholds.
In the Ashanti Region, which is the stronghold of the opposition, New Patriotic Party (NPP), the poll showed that 56% of voters approve of his performance, while approval stands at 64% in the Eastern Region and 65% in the North East Region.
The poll also indicates that a majority of party affiliates back the president’s performance, except for supporters of the NPP.
In the direction of the country, 65% of respondents in the survey noted that Ghana is headed in the right direction, though there was a marginal drop from 66% in the previous quarter.
Meanwhile, 28% believe the country is on the wrong path, up from 24%, while those with no opinion declined from 10% to 7%.
Living standards appear to have improved for many Ghanaians, with 58% of voters saying their conditions are better than a year ago, compared to 16% who report a decline.
However, optimism about the future has dipped slightly. The poll found that 68% of voters expect their standard of living to improve over the next 12 months, down from 70% in the previous quarter, suggesting growing unease over potential inflationary pressures linked to the Middle East conflict.

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